Will Beijing Become the EV Capital of the World?

Overcrowding is a huge problem in Beijing, to the point where new car registration comes down to a lottery system…unless you purchase a plug-in or electric vehicle. Is Beijing poised to become the electric car capital of the world?
Bertel Schmitt wri…

ATA endorses EOBR policy to monitor driver hours of service

ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations’ membership has endorsed a policy supporting federal laws and regulations that would require trucking companies to use electronic logging devices to monitor driver Hours-of-Service. “ATA has… [Full St…

Hino intros new hybrid Class 5 chassis

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Hino Motors Canada has introduced its new 2012 Hino 195h Hybrid Class 5 truck chassis to Canada at the ExpoCam truck show in Montreal. The 195h Hybrid truck was previously unveiled at the NTEA show in Indianapolis last… [Full Story]

Toyota Prius a top pick for resale value – again

Toyota Prius value lasts – making it a top buy according to many
Resale value helps make the Prius a smart purchase
Edmunds.com has announced its first annual Best Retained Value Awards and the Toyota Prius came in fifth overall. The Honda Civic hybrid…

Transplace Acquires SCO Logistics

Technology and logistics company Transplace, Frisco, Texas, said it acquired SCO Logistics, a Philadelphia-based third-party logistics company, for an undisclosed sum.

Dorsey LiteGuard 5000 Reefer

Dorsey Trailer, one of the heavy-duty industry’s oldest trailer manufacturers, announced the introduction of its wear-resistant LiteGuard 5000 refrigerated trailer at the Mid America Trucking Show.